But the war on gangs also dealt a strong blow to the Barrio 18 and MS-13 gangs that have long sowed terror in much of the country, extorting money, murdering those who didn’t pay, and trafficking drugs.
The measures resulted in a sharp dip in homicides and spurred a populist fervour for Bukele.
Despite effectively declaring victory in his war, the president has continued to extend the “state of emergency” for over two years now, claiming that such measures are needed to take out the remains of El Salvador’s gangs.
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